NISSAN 2014 LEAF - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 7)

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
QUICK CHARGE IN COLD WEATHER (if so equipped)
It may take more time to charge the Li-ion battery using the quick charger if the vehicle is
parked in a cold location (for example 32°F (0°C)) for a long period of time.
The Li-ion battery temperature gauge can be used to estimate the approximate time
needed to charge the Li-ion battery to 80%.
For more information, refer to the “Charging (section CH)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
E
D
C
B
A
Li-ion battery
temperature gauge
A
3 or less segments
illuminated
B
4-5 segments
illuminated
C
6-7 segments
illuminated
D
8-9 segments
illuminated
E
10 or more segments
illuminated
Estimated
charge time
More than approximately
90 minutes
Approximately
30-90 minutes
Approximately
30 minutes
Approximately
30-60 minutes
More than approximately
60 minutes
PARKING IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER
Do not store the vehicle in temperatures below -13°F (-25°C) for over seven days. If the
outside temperature is -13°F (-25°C) or lower, the Li-ion battery may freeze and it cannot
be charged or provide power to run the vehicle.
The Li-ion battery heater does not operate if the available Li-ion battery charge is less than
approximately 30% and the charger is not connected to the vehicle. To help prevent the
Li-ion battery from freezing, do not leave the vehicle in an environment where temperatures
may go below -1°F (-17°C) unless the vehicle is connected to a charger.
For more information, refer to the “EV overview (section EV)” of your Owner’s Manual.
COLD WEATHER RANGE
Vehicle range may be reduced when the temperature drops below -4°F (-20°C).
Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when the outside temperature is below
32°F (0°C) uses more electricity and affects vehicle range more than using the heater at
temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
For more information, refer to the “EV overview (section EV)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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